In the age of beauty filters and social media, more and more people turn to beauty procedures to achieve their ideal appearance. However, your favorite supermodel’s small nose or K-pop star’s clean, obvious chin may not suit you.
â???? I have patients who brought photos of their favorite celebrities and want to have a sharp and chiseled nose like Bella Hadid, or show me their filtered version and ask how to achieve the look, â???? said Dr. Wilson Ho, Medical Director of ICON Medical Aesthetic Clinic. â???? But what is useful to others may not be suitable for you. â????
With 10 years of experience in aesthetic medicine and a keen understanding of facial anatomy, Dr. Wilson concluded that a person’s facial beauty is determined by “facial harmony”. Or balanced facial contours. Can this be achieved through a coordinated three-step method? ? ? ? Contour, proportion and refinement (CPR).
â???? Although people usually think that medical cosmetic treatments are just to reduce the signs of aging, this is not always the case. Some people seek treatment to increase facial harmony and make them feel better about their appearance, he said.
Since beauty and attractiveness are largely subjective, Dr. Wilson emphasized that this unique method of CPR facial coordination is not a “one size fits all”? The way to get that popular symmetrical face.
â???? Instead, it is to enhance the patient’s existing natural beauty and soften or cover up any aspects that may be considered unattractive, rather than simply giving them a higher nose bridge or a sharper chin, which may not Suitable for them? ? ? ? , Dr. Wilson explained. â???? In fact, a slight asymmetry can provide a more natural facial sensation. Under no circumstances should such a slight asymmetry be considered unattractive. â????
At ICON Medical Aesthetic Clinic, Medical Director Dr. Wilson Ho uses a three-step method to find facial harmony tailored for each patient. Photo: ICON Medical Beauty Clinic
Dr. Wilson will first evaluate the face and determine the area to be contoured or lifted to achieve the “ideal face size”? ? ? ? For individuals. Common problem areas include:
Then discuss and agree on realistic treatment goals. â???? I will come up with a comprehensive three-step treatment plan, first the facial contours, adjust the facial proportions, and finally perform treatments to improve facial features, â???? He explained. â???? Common treatments that help achieve unique facial harmony include thread lifts, dermal fillers, and preventive doses of botulinum toxin injections. â????
Facial contours include line lifting, which is a minimally invasive surgery that can help lift sagging facial tissues without surgery. Dr. Wilson explained that these threads are made of medical-grade materials such as PDO (polydioxanone) and PCL (polycaprolactone), and are carefully inserted into the skin to provide a supporting structure, thereby lifting sagging skin and smoothing the nasolabial lip Ditch and puppet folds.
They can also stimulate the production of collagen from the inside because they will slowly dissolve and be absorbed by the body over time. Thread lifting is performed under local anesthesia or with the help of anesthetic cream, and the effect can last from six months to two years.
Dr. Wilson explained that with age, the amount of collagen in the body will decrease, resulting in facial depressions or wrinkles. To restore the lost volume, he recommends using dermal fillers, which are gel injections containing natural substances in the body, which he says help minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Two types of dermal fillers are used to correct different parts of the face and are usually used within a few months. â???? For example, medium-density hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers help plump sunken cheeks, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and lift the forehead, â???? Dr. Wilson said, “Although high The density HA filler provides structure and support for the soft tissues of the middle cheeks, upper cheeks, temples, chin and chin, but subtly enhances a person’s appearance.”? ? ? A sort of
â???? For patients with a wider jaw due to the larger muscle volume, botulinum toxin will be injected into the masseter muscle to soften the angle of the jaw, â????
Dr. Wilson said that after contouring and proportioning the face, refinement work may be needed to fine-tune other areas such as the nose and lips. â???? Monofilament thread can be used to tighten loose skin under the eyes and neck, or to lift the nose to get a sharper, more defined tip. â????
At this stage, low-density HA dermal fillers can also be used to soften and refine areas such as weak tear grooves, strengthen lips and reduce the appearance of mouth lines, while botulinum toxin can be used to relieve unwanted frown lines and crow’s feet.
Other therapeutic interventions include skin boosters, microneedling or laser treatments to improve acne, lighten dark circles or reduce the appearance of scars and enlarged pores.
â???? Everyone is unique, and sometimes a simple procedure can really help to enhance this unique appearance, rather than changing a person’s overall appearance through plastic surgery, â???? Dr. Wilson said. â???? This is the meaning of facial coordination â????? Help patients have more confidence in themselves. â????
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Post time: Jul-28-2021